[The retromandibular approach in fractures of the mandibular condyle].
Various approaches have been proposed for surgical treatment of displaced condylar fractures included submandibular approach, preauricular approach, rhytidectomy approach or intraoral approach. Since 1992, we used a short retromandibular approach to treat displaced subcondylar fractures with a miniplate. When open reduction and osteosynthesis are required, the retro-mandibular approach is an easy and safe technique for displaced condylar fractures. The aim of this article was to describe the short retro-mandibular approach. Indications for surgical treatment, surgical approach and techniques of osteosynthesis for condylar fractures are discussed.
Cheynet
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Service de Stomatologie et Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille.
Aldegheri
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Chossegros
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C
Bourezak
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Blanc
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La voie d'abord rétro-mandibulaire dans les fractures du condyle mandibulaire.